Getting vBulletin back?
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Getting vBulletin back?
Hey guys,
I think this new forum is cool, but I really liked (and am really used to) the vBulletin structure. If we could pitch in the $160 for a new vBulletin license, can we get that up and running instead of this BB?
Just seeing if anyone else really liked vBulletin.]
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I think this new forum is cool, but I really liked (and am really used to) the vBulletin structure. If we could pitch in the $160 for a new vBulletin license, can we get that up and running instead of this BB?
Just seeing if anyone else really liked vBulletin.]
Best,
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Well I am quite happy with this, but if we decide to bring in vBulletine we could collect donations perhaps
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cozimek wrote: Hey guys,
I think this new forum is cool, but I really liked (and am really used to) the vBulletin structure. If we could pitch in the $160 for a new vBulletin license, can we get that up and running instead of this BB?
Just seeing if anyone else really liked vBulletin.]
Best,
Ryan
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Re: Getting vBulletin back?
Absolutely no need whatsoever.
SMF has every option that vB offers and probably even more if you dig into their modifications repository. It's a fine forum system, trust me on this since I had to learn a lot of it inside out while implementing it on my Mambo site.
SMF has every option that vB offers and probably even more if you dig into their modifications repository. It's a fine forum system, trust me on this since I had to learn a lot of it inside out while implementing it on my Mambo site.
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Well SMF does not have all features as vbullitin.
I am desperatly missing the "View first unread" feature, it is a mess to keep track of threads if you have to re-read the threads every time.
I am desperatly missing the "View first unread" feature, it is a mess to keep track of threads if you have to re-read the threads every time.
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Click on the 'new' image if you use
Show unread posts since last visit.
Show new replies to your posts.
It will take you to the first unread post in a topic. Also, clicking this
in the boardindex will take you to the first unread post.
Show unread posts since last visit.
Show new replies to your posts.
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Last edited by xenovanis on Fri Aug 19, 2005 2:07 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Getting vBulletin back?
xenovanis, perhaps you can tell me if this is possible? Is there a way to view all unanswered posts in a particular forum? I found this to be helpful to see which posts needed attention.
That said, I personally favour SMF over vBulletin
That said, I personally favour SMF over vBulletin

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In the beta version running on this site, it is currently not possible. In the next release, it is possible - by a certain stretch. That is, by sorting the recent topics by number of replies, ascending:vavroom wrote: xenovanis, perhaps you can tell me if this is possible? Is there a way to view all unanswered posts in a particular forum? I found this to be helpful to see which posts needed attention.
That said, I personally favour SMF over vBulletin![]()
http://forum.opensourcematters.org/inde ... rt=replies
But again, this will not work until the next release is installed here. Additionally, you can add the board, category, or a list of boards, like so:
http://forum.opensourcematters.org/inde ... ;board=7.0
http://forum.opensourcematters.org/inde ... read;c=3,4
http://forum.opensourcematters.org/inde ... ards=7,8,9
But please note that these were also improved recently (it was one of the features I wanted to get into 1.1) and may not work entirely properly (specifically, page 2 won't always work) in this version.
And, thank you for the sentiments.
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Huh? Looks fine to me.
Re: Getting vBulletin back?
I agree. This forum is fast and seems pretty well endowed. I have 5 vBulletin licenses and would willing to donate a license to the cause if that is deemed the direction to go. I will however say that this is running quite nicely.
If the vote ends up vB over this, have an administrator PM me for a license if that is what everyone wants. I'm personally content with the way it is. It really is fast and I believe it may be kept open source and a propietary license free site. Nothing wrong with that either. I have the same arguments with myself everytime I compile an ATI driver for Linux. No one wants to taint the Kernel.
Additional: The vBulletin license is not needed by me and is collecting dust. It's an owned option license and the only thing needed is to register for updates. No reason to buy a license. The license would be transfered to opensourcematters.
Put up a poll.
If the vote ends up vB over this, have an administrator PM me for a license if that is what everyone wants. I'm personally content with the way it is. It really is fast and I believe it may be kept open source and a propietary license free site. Nothing wrong with that either. I have the same arguments with myself everytime I compile an ATI driver for Linux. No one wants to taint the Kernel.
Additional: The vBulletin license is not needed by me and is collecting dust. It's an owned option license and the only thing needed is to register for updates. No reason to buy a license. The license would be transfered to opensourcematters.
Put up a poll.
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Too much work. :-)
They need to apply the effort to future modifications.
They need to apply the effort to future modifications.
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i favor SMF over vBull. and yes,.. there are tons of add on goodies in SMF too.
if every thing simmers down and the site admins have spare time, i do believe they will be putting as much added functionalities.
OT:
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if every thing simmers down and the site admins have spare time, i do believe they will be putting as much added functionalities.
OT:
we are the ones who should thank you in all means(your efforts and time making SMF) . nice to see you in OSM mate![Unknown] wrote:
And, thank you for the sentiments.
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Re: Getting vBulletin back?
No... that's not true at all. lol I also have an extra vB license if needed... I like SMF but let's be honest, it's far from vBulletin!d3vlabs wrote: Absolutely no need whatsoever.
SMF has every option that vB offers and probably even more if you dig into their modifications repository. It's a fine forum system, trust me on this since I had to learn a lot of it inside out while implementing it on my Mambo site.

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I personally enjoy vb better, but the SMF system seems to be running just fine. The only thing that I would really like is a new design that has more warmth.
These colors are just to stale and boring to look at and read through.
Give us some template options! (I guess I could try and design something for smf, only done vb sites)
These colors are just to stale and boring to look at and read through.
Give us some template options! (I guess I could try and design something for smf, only done vb sites)
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does anyone ( Predator ? ) have any clear reasons why vbulletin is better than SMF ?
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From my experience it seems that SMF is much faster than vb ever was. We're really enjoying the speed increase that we're seeing with the new hardware+smf. Regarding the template, I'm working on one now that will tie in with the new joomla template. it will be less 'drab' and offer some more contrast compared to this one.
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Cool. Anxious to see it.
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It's looking good...WillieManillie wrote: Cool. Anxious to see it.

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grr.. you have inside information 

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I hope so, he is a Core Team member and the Forum Manager, so it is his area of direct control/responsibilityWebsmurf wrote: grr.. you have inside information![]()

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i know 
Screenie! Screenie! Screenie!
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patience is a virtue.. nearly ready for primetime... i just want it 'clean' and then i'll go about the task of updating little icons and things after the theme is live.
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That's cool. Is this going to have the typical M@#bo orange? Hope not to be completely detached from it.
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It is completely different..WillieManillie wrote: That's cool. Is this going to have the typical M@#bo orange? Hope not to be completely detached from it.

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Cool. That is what I like to hear!
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I'm more then imperssed with this new forum system. The new design in place, theres no need for vb.
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Looks Good, RHUK. Keep forging ahead. FYI. I still get plenty of compliments with my site.rhuk wrote: patience is a virtue.. nearly ready for primetime... i just want it 'clean' and then i'll go about the task of updating little icons and things after the theme is live.
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Echo the above. Very nice and the new design didn't seem to stump the performance in the slightest. Keep up the good work.
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Heh, that's great Steve, I still get lots of requests from people who want me to sell them your template! But of course I have to turn them awayWillieManillie wrote:Looks Good, RHUK. Keep forging ahead. FYI. I still get plenty of compliments with my site.rhuk wrote: patience is a virtue.. nearly ready for primetime... i just want it 'clean' and then i'll go about the task of updating little icons and things after the theme is live.

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